Hiya!
So i would like to switch completely to Linux in the nearest future - i use Kubuntu for everything except playing modded Skyrim, I'm using MO2 and have a quite a lot of mods installed, could you point me in the right direction?
Would it be a matter of installing Skyrim and using WINE and copying the portable instance of MO2?
Or should i switch to a different mod loader? Is there a better solution? How is modded Skyrim on Linux? Is it stable enough to make the switch worthwhile?
Any help is appreciated!

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I have an nivida gpu and I have installed the driver for it ( I think it was 575) But when I try to run games it is always lagging (probably using intel integrated graphics card) and when I type in terminal “sudo nivida xconfig “ it says unable to find any gpu in the system

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i got ppoos and wanted to test some gaming but monster hunter wilds doesnt boot i tried deleting 2 chunk files like someone said in reddit but it didnt work when i start the game it starts in windowed mode than there is a crash report and then it just closes everything

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Hi, I know that sharing game disks between Linux and Windows dont go well together, but what about two different distros? Right now I dual boot Bazzite with Windows, but haven’t used Windows within last half a year, so I’d just wipe it out and give CachyOS a try. Do I need to configure anything to share disks flawlessly between these two? I have Bazzite on SSD SATA, Windows on different SSD SATA (where I’d put CachyOS), and two seperate NVMe for games (one for Lutris, one just for Steam). Did anyone notice any hiccups with dual booting like that?

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I have tried for the last 5 days to mod Skyrim VR on my Steam Deck but Vortex sucks so much man. I install it and sym link myself, it lags and crashes and I'm pretty sure it doesn't work , I used Pikdums set up and switched the sym links manually, same thing. So I try to follow this guide and use Steamtinker launch, and it refuses to download and install Vortex, it won't even install ModLoader, because apparently it just has to have some bug apparently preventing it from being able to download Dotnet 6 or something, so I said screw it and manually installed skse vr and it just crashes on a black screen and I just.... I'm tired boss. Have any of you succeeded in getting this thing to work through skse vr?

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A few weeks ago, I noticed that Wuthering Waves seems to support Linux out of the box. I installed it via Steam and am using the latest version of GE-Proton.

Device: Arch Linux ( hyprland) , 1650 GTX Nvidia and 8GB RAM

The game launches without any issues, but I’m stuck on this screen where nothing happens. When I click “Exit” or “Login,” nothing responds.

Methods I’ve tried:

• Ran it with STEAMDECK=1 %command% — same result.
• Toggled Game Mode on and off — no change.

I’m unable to identify the issue. Can someone please help me out?

stucked screen

https://preview.redd.it/u2n6zkf3prdf1.png?width=839&format=png&auto=webp&s=a7e80befbe8da76c7f6ffc930fdad05647f8656a

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I had a problem that after installing Linux, artifacts started appearing in Steam and various games (Manhunt It works for a while and crashes, but in Bioshock it doesn't even reach me I tried changing compatibility, but it didn't help.

N Laptop with AMD graphics and processor (Linux MATE)

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Hello everyone, I have a issue when CS2 suddenly have no sound when im on a discord voice chat channel. I have pulseaudio and pipewire. I use steam with Proton 9 and I installed Vencord on discord. I use xubuntu minimal LTS. I observed that when im not on voice chat the audio wont disappear. Any help is appreciated. (And yes, I added -sdlaudiodriver pipewire)

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So the Black Mesa RTX Remix has been released. I've followed the instructions here:

https://github.com/xoxor4d/remix-comp-projects/releases/tag/1.0-BlackMesa

I'm launching the game under Steam, using Proton Experimental - I've essentially added run-bms-rtx.bat as a non Steam game. However when I try to launch the game, the following happens:

https://preview.redd.it/e1cv22v8frdf1.png?width=1190&format=png&auto=webp&s=6de5887184d524aadb4a90228c87bec92570b027

I'm really keen to play this game, it looks fantastic. Anyone got any ideas? I've already tried adding the launch option:

WINE_DISABLE_HARDWARE_SCHEDULING=1

Sadly it didn't help.

A video of the game below:

https://youtu.be/vdzijPtaqt8

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I installed Envision to see if it would indeed help me with things like ghosting in a few VR games, but the software doesn't seem to be casting anything to my headset. It says it detects my Index, but the headset never turns on and it also won't detect my controllers. If I try to launch a VR game, it gets pulled up on a regular window on my desktop. Also, is there supposed to be some indication for when the calibration has started/finished? Cause I click the button and seemingly nothing happens.

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on my laptop witch is running Linux mint 22.1 i was trying to play forza but i was getting awful fps so i turned on forza's fps viewer and it showed my GPU which is a 4050 being only around 50% utilized i double checked that i was infact in nvidia performance mode . The driver im using is xserver-x.org-video-nouveau version 1:1.0.17-2build1. the weirdest part is that just once in the around 7x ive opened closed and messed with other random settings to try and get it working it ran perfectly fine at like 70ish fps witch is what i got on windows so i assume that is it working at its full potential but that was in the benchmark and when you exit the benchmark it relaunches the game and it went back to running horrible. i changed 0 settings between the first time it worked and when it automatically restarted directly after. Now it doesnt work in neither the benchmark mode nor actual game play. I tried to test if the issue is only in forza by trying to open the only other game i have downloaded their black myth wukong and that doesnt open at all so im assuming its facing similar issues. does anybody know any solutions help would be very appreciated.

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Hi there. I would like to switch to Linux. I recently tried cachyos but I had problems with partitioning my HDD.

I have 3 storage, 1 120GB SSD (system) and two HDDs, one 500GB (general data) and one 1TB (which I partition into two, one 250GB for software and the rest just for games).

And when I formatted it and the entire disk crashed and I couldn't do anything with it and after fighting and watching many tutorials and not achieving anything I had to go back to Windows, I got really lost with changing some commands so that the disk mounts automatically and moving the installation system.

Some well-optimized distro for gaming, streaming and general use.

Components: I5 4570 12gb ram gtx 1050ti

Anything that you recommend that doesn't make me suffer so much.

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I need help fixing this white filter/overlay bug in a game. I am not the dev and it only happens in this game. Here's my setup

OS: Arch Linux

Prefix Manager: Bottles

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

Driver: nvidia

Kernel: linux-zen

Game: WRET by Vinil (troj4nblazing)

Runner: soda 9.0-1 (and caffe 9.7)

Renderer: Vulkan and GL

Synchronization: Fsync

DXVK: dxvk-2.7 and dxvk-2.5.2

VKD3D-proton-2.14.1

DXVK nvapi v0.9.0 (disabled)

image: https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzIyMTkxNjgzLnBuZw==/original/WtNy1r.png

video: https://streamable.com/fzlund

https://preview.redd.it/nuj7bf8jbrdf1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=fecb54f61df768cf8883eda9a5f25491fbb19f5b

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1. Download the version of your choice from https://steamdeck-packages.steamos.cloud/archlinux-mirror/sources/jupiter-staging This should be a file named similar to: linux-neptune-68-6.8.12.valve9-1.src.tar.gz
2. Extract the src.tar.gz using your preferred file manager or archive tool
3. Convert the archlinux-linux-neptune directory from a git bare repository to a normal git repository
4. Enjoy

Edit: This is a response to another post that alleges that Valve is not complying with the GPLv2 license

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Does anyone experience suddenly lag for a while and then back to normal on Steam game? I'm running Steam, ProtonGE, and playing Dota2, WuWa lead me to the experience above How can I fix it?

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Hey everyone,

I believe Valve is violating GPLv2 by distributing a modified Linux 6.11 kernel with SteamOS 3.x without providing the complete corresponding source code. I’ve just sent formal reports to three major compliance bodies, and I’m sharing the exact emails below. Any feedback, amplification, or pointers on next steps would be hugely appreciated!

Email to the Free Software Foundation

To: [license-violation@gnu.org](mailto:license-violation@gnu.org) Subject: GPLv2 Violation by Valve – SteamOS 3.x Kernel Source Not Published

Hello FSF Licensing & Compliance Team, I’m writing to report what appears to be a clear violation of the GNU General Public License, version 2, by Valve Corporation. Valve is distributing a modified Linux kernel (Linux 6.11) as part of SteamOS 3.x and the Steam Deck recovery images, yet they are not providing the “complete corresponding source code” as required by GPLv2. Details: - Valve’s latest SteamOS recovery image (e.g. steamdeck-repair-20250521.10-3.7.7.img.bz2) is publicly available for download. - No kernel source tree, patches, configuration files, or build scripts are provided alongside these binaries. - Attempts to locate a standalone SteamOS 3.x kernel repo have failed; the only code Valve publishes is an eight-year-old “steamos_kernel” repo that does not match the current 6.11 branch. I find it unacceptable that a company that markets itself as a supporter of open-source software is effectively acting like a “fake FOSS developer” by hiding these sources. I request your guidance on next steps for enforcement. I can supply links, checksums, and screenshots of the publicly available recovery images if needed. Thank you for your time and for all you do to uphold free-software licensing. Sincerely, Collin Email to the Software Freedom Conservancy

To: [compliance@sfconservancy.org](mailto:compliance@sfconservancy.org) Subject: Request for GPL Enforcement – Valve’s Withheld SteamOS Kernel Sources

Hello Software Freedom Conservancy Compliance Team, I’m reaching out because Valve Corporation appears to be distributing a proprietary-modified Linux kernel under GPLv2 without providing the required source code. Specifically: - The SteamOS 3.x recovery images (e.g. steamdeck-repair-20250521.10-3.7.7.img.bz2) include Linux 6.11 kernels. - Valve has not published the corresponding .c/.h files, patches, build scripts (Makefile, .config), or installation scripts. - Their only public “steamos_kernel” GitHub repository dates back eight years and does not reflect today’s kernel changes. This behavior contradicts the spirit and letter of GPLv2. Valve’s marketing portrays them as an open-source advocate, yet withholding source like this makes them appear to be a “sack of shit fake FOSS developer.” I believe SFC, on behalf of kernel contributors, can enforce compliance or help facilitate Valve’s public release of the code. Please let me know what evidence or documentation you need from me to proceed with an enforcement action. Thank you for your dedication to free-software freedoms. Best regards, Collin Email togpl-violations.org

To: [license-violation@gpl-violations.org](mailto:license-violation@gpl-violations.org) Subject: GPLv2 Non-Compliance by Valve – SteamOS 3.x Kernel Source Withheld

Hello gpl-violations.org Team, I wish to file a GPLv2 violation report against Valve Corporation. They are distributing a modified Linux 6.11 kernel within SteamOS 3.x (including Steam Deck recovery images) but are not providing the corresponding source code or even a written offer to obtain it. Key facts: 1. Download link for recovery image: https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamdeck/steamdeck-repair-20250521.10-3.7.7.img.bz2 2. Kernel version inside image: Linux 6.11 3. Missing: all .c/.h source files, patches, Makefile, .config, and build/install scripts. Valve’s public statements position them as a champion of open-source, yet this omission makes them look like a “fake FOSS dev” unwilling to honor GPL obligations. I can provide detailed checksums, extraction logs, and screenshots to substantiate the claim. Thank you for your proven track record of enforcement. I appreciate any guidance on next steps. Regards, Collin How You Can Help

• Share this post or link it in relevant subreddits (r/linux, r/linux_gaming, r/opensource)
• Upvote to increase visibility
• Offer feedback or suggestions on refining these reports
• Point me to any additional compliance groups or resources

Let’s hold Valve accountable and make sure the SteamOS kernel stays truly open-source!

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In most games, I have awful stuttering when new items/enemies/effects/locations are shown. Yes, this does eventually stop, but in games where you constantly go to new locations see new things, this is pretty awful. It's like the first impression of everything is ruined a bit.

Once shaders are built, it runs fine. Comparable to Windows. And it's not just modern UE5 shader nonsense that everyone has to just deal with regardless of OS, it's the majority of games. Most recent issues have been with Batman Arkham City, Arkham Knight, Tainted Grail (Post update that fixed majority of shader stutter on Windows), and The Division.

System Specs: Nvidia 4070 SUPER 12GB AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 32 GB RAM

Nvidia driver version: 575.64.03-1 (have also had same issue with all the 570 versions up to this point. Kernel version: 6.15 Tested with multiple Proton versions including GE-9 and 10 versions Have tested with gamemode. Not much difference

Has anyone with similar specs had these issues and found a solution?

Thanks

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This little thing in the middle is Euro Truck Sim 2.
Is this a common problem? The game will start in, like, 120x40 pixels sometimes, without gamescope, and not just with Euro Truck, happened also with Elden Ring. I don't know if happens in any other DE than Gnome. Also happened once when I unfocused the window. Trying to put in fullscreen won't help, just restarting as far as I know

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I’m running Debian with a display manager, logging into either bspwm or i3. Everything works fine until I try to launch Satisfactory using Steam (Flatpak) — and then my entire system completely locks up.

The game starts with a black screen. Sometimes I hear the main menu music, sometimes not, but I never see the actual game. After that, the whole system becomes unresponsive — no mouse, no keyboard input, no access to TTYs, and even REISUB doesn’t work. I’m forced to do a hard shutdown every time.

My setup uses a Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M graphics (Phoenix3, shows as amd ati 65:00.0). I’m using X11, and I’ve tested the game both with and without picom. I tried multiple Proton versions (10.8, 10.0.1, and none). Same issue whether I’m in bspwm or i3.

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Anyone know what this is about? Running ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, amd 5700 x3d and a radeon rx7800xt

crashes on startup. didn't have this problem in the first UE5 playtest.

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